Sonya voiced out, "Your thoughts put me at ease. Nowadays, women are becoming more and more independent. They are exposed to a greater variety of experiences, and there is also a growing number of people choosing not to marry or have children. I've started to think that we should respect everyone's choices, whether they choose to marry or not."
To which Abigail replied, "Mom, just last week you were on the phone nagging me to hurry up and get married and have kids. But now you're saying whether I get married or not doesn't matter, so which one am I supposed to listen to?"
Sonya responded with a smile, "Well, I'm thinking from both angles. On one hand, I hope you guys can settle down and start a family soon. On the other hand, I'm worried that marriage will tie you down and hinder your career, causing you to miss out on the wider world."
Abigail reassured her, "Don't worry, mom. Even if Nelly and I get married and have kids, we'll continue to work and not become housewives. We still have dreams to pursue."
Cornelia chimed in, "You might not know this. Our studio is doing better and better. With a little more effort, we'll be able to pay off the mortgage."
As the conversation turned to their new house, Cornelia thought of the room she had specially renovated for her grandmother, who sadly, could no longer move in. The lights were off, so no one noticed her feelings.
Sonya and Tanisha were also happy to hear that the studio was doing well, "You chose this industry right after graduation. After all these years of hard work, it's finally paying off."
Abigail suggested, "Why don't you all come to Riverton for Christmas this year? It's not as cold as Rosenberg in the winter."
Both mothers agreed, "Sure, just don't get sick of us by then."
Cornelia joked, "Not a chance. We'll take you to try the local delicacies in Riverton."
Her husband tossed her some coins, while accusing her of only eating and doing nothing to contribute to the household. She was alone taking care of two young kids, one three and one less than a year old. Anyone who'd been through it knew how tough it was.
Besides taking care of the kids, she also had to buy groceries, cook, and do housework. All these tasks were already exhausting, and on top of that, her husband gave her money while accusing her of doing nothing.
The pressures of life left her breathless, and the only person she could rely on had become so cold and heartless. It was the straw that broke the camel's back, and she ended up killing herself and her two daughters.
The woman used to have a good job, but after getting married, she was pressured by both her family and her husband's family to have kids. She had two daughters in succession, and her family still wanted her to have a son.
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Beautiful novel. Can we have a continuation of Zavier and Skyler's story? Them getting back together? Short story.......